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  • EVchem

    Member
    October 30, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    I’m not a regulatory expert (definitely can’t speak to EU regulations), but dyes are cosmetics and don’t need FDA approval  or registration. The colors used in the dyes do need batch certification (unless they are coal tar derived), and from what I see on the Refectocil website they are using approved colorants.

  • nicopo

    Member
    October 30, 2018 at 4:50 pm

    Thank you very much for taking the time to respond. very much appreciated.

  • OldPerry

    Professional Chemist / Formulator
    October 31, 2018 at 11:24 pm

    The FDA does warn customers not to use these products because of safety issues.

    https://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/ProductsIngredients/Products/ucm137241.htm

    The companies are taking a significant legal risk.

  • Dr Catherine Pratt

    Member
    December 25, 2018 at 1:56 pm

    What about Eco-cert or the US NOP?

  • Microformulation

    Professional Chemist / Formulator
    December 25, 2018 at 3:08 pm
    I miss the direction of your question. Even under these standards, you must use appropriate and approved colors.
    This speaks to the limitations of “Natural” or “Organic” dyes. They also must be approved as well. There are very few truly organic colorants which are approved.